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SnowWa · 03-09-2006, 10:03 PM

I see nothing wrong with tapping your little "biting dog."

When your puppy constantly bites you - it hurts - and it hurts a lot - and it can hurt a lot often - if they are biting constantly.

I see nothing wrong with making their behavior just a little bit uncomfortable for them too. Remember we are only talking about "tapping on the nose."

It's like making your puppy think - "If I bite her - I'm going to get my nose tapped - and I don't like that!"

I have never had a dog shy away from me or be afraid of me - after a little bit of gentle discipline.

----------- Today - again, I caught my little pup peeing on the carpet - but he did have one eye looking out for me (he's learning!). Anyway, he got his usual stern "No no no," and soft, but firm, pat on his bottom - plus he was carried to his puppy pad and reminded that it is a wonderful place. He looked me straight in the eye and ran off and started playing with the cat. Now he's at my feet begging for my sandwich. And in half an hour or so, he'll probably go and pee on the carpet again. (But - he's wearing his belly band -
so, the carpet will be okay ---- interestingly, when he's wearing his belly band, I can still tell when he's peeing - so he'll still get reminded that he's in the wrong place.) There are times when he will actually go and pee on his pee pad - while wearing his belly band. Boy, do we get out the horns and trumpets and treats and celebrate then!!!!!!!

I didn't do a lot of disciplining when my puppy was biting - because every puppy I have ever had has done that, and everyone of them quickly outgrew it. My little Yorkie, at 7 months, doesn't bite much anymore....he really quit at about 5 or 6 months.......... thank goodness!

Carol Jean

03-09-2006, 10:03 PM	#8
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	I see nothing wrong with tapping your little "biting dog." When your puppy constantly bites you - it hurts - and it hurts a lot - and it can hurt a lot often - if they are biting constantly. I see nothing wrong with making their behavior just a little bit uncomfortable for them too. Remember we are only talking about "tapping on the nose." It's like making your puppy think - "If I bite her - I'm going to get my nose tapped - and I don't like that!" I have never had a dog shy away from me or be afraid of me - after a little bit of gentle discipline. ----------- Today - again, I caught my little pup peeing on the carpet - but he did have one eye looking out for me (he's learning!). Anyway, he got his usual stern "No no no," and soft, but firm, pat on his bottom - plus he was carried to his puppy pad and reminded that it is a wonderful place. He looked me straight in the eye and ran off and started playing with the cat. Now he's at my feet begging for my sandwich. And in half an hour or so, he'll probably go and pee on the carpet again. (But - he's wearing his belly band - so, the carpet will be okay ---- interestingly, when he's wearing his belly band, I can still tell when he's peeing - so he'll still get reminded that he's in the wrong place.) There are times when he will actually go and pee on his pee pad - while wearing his belly band. Boy, do we get out the horns and trumpets and treats and celebrate then!!!!!!! I didn't do a lot of disciplining when my puppy was biting - because every puppy I have ever had has done that, and everyone of them quickly outgrew it. My little Yorkie, at 7 months, doesn't bite much anymore....he really quit at about 5 or 6 months.......... thank goodness! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.